Riddell Revolution Football Helmets
August 2014: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this lawsuit When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed.
April 2014: A non-profit youth football organization that purchased Riddell Revolution football helmets for its youth participants to wear filed a class-action lawsuit against Riddell, Inc. The complaint alleges that the company falsely represents that the helmets reduce the incidence of concussions by up to 31% (when compared to traditional helmets) without scientific evidence to support such claims. (Midwestern Midget Football Club Inc. v. Riddell, Inc.; All American Sports Corporation d/b/a Riddell/All American; Riddell Sports Group, Inc.; Easton-Bell Sports, Inc.; Easton-Bell Sports, LLC; EB Sports Corporation; and RBG Holdings Corporation, Case No. 14-cv-14634, S. D. WV.).
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